MLB vs NESN 360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MLB
This app provides live baseball video and audio, offering personalized programming and on-demand content. Subscribers gain access to out-of-market games, MLB Network, and extensive minor league coverage. Enjoy real-time highlights and game updates directly on your device.
- Live game video and audio streaming
- Real-time highlights and alerts
- Customizable news feed
- Player position and batted ball tracking
- Minor League Baseball game streaming
- MLB Film Room video library
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The MLB App is the #1 destination for live baseball video and audio, directly on your iOS device. Watch and listen live or on-demand! -- Jump directly into your favorite team's live game from your home tab -- Customize and filter your News content for the headlines that interest you most -- Get real-time highlights and on-deck alerts for your followed players -- Follow the action of the game with real-time player positions and batted balls -- Live Activities support for game updates right on your lock screen WATCH & LISTEN, FREE -- The Watch experience has 24/7 personalized programming, curated content collections and the deepest baseball-on-demand video library anywhere -- Watch free in-game, real-time highlights for every game -- Watch select Minor League Baseball games -- MLB Film Room: Search millions of videos -- Picture-in-Picture streaming for live video and highlights -- Watch MLB Network programming (pay TV authentication required) SUBSCRIBERS GET MORE -- Access your The Official Site of Major League Baseball subscription to watch every out-of-market game -- Stream MLB Network 24/7 on the MLB app -- Listen to Home, Away and Spanish-language (where available) radio broadcasts live and on demand with MLB At Bat -- Watch 7,000+ Minor League Baseball games with MLB At Bat -- Universal audio support for MLB+ subscribers, accessible on iPhone, iPad and other supported smartphones and tablets Privacy Policy: MLB Privacy Policy | MLB.com Terms of Use: MLB.com Terms of Use | MLB.com © 2026 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights used herein are the property of the applicable MLB entity. All rights reserved.
NESN 360
Stream live games from the Red Sox, Bruins, and other New England sports leagues. Enjoy on-the-go viewing, 4K HDR streaming, and interactive features like stats and standings. Access exclusive shows and control live playback.
- Live Red Sox and Bruins games
- On-the-go viewing
- 24/7 live NESN and NESN+ access
- 4K HDR Streaming
- Live player with stats and standings
- Screen Mirroring to Smart TV
- Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind live games
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NESN 360 offers a sports viewing experience like you’ve never had before, with access and features like: · Live Red Sox and Bruins Games . On-the-go viewing even while traveling outside of New England* . 24/7 live access to NESN and NESN+ . 4k HDR Streaming on compatible devices · Live games of the Woo Sox, PWHL, Hockey East, and more . NESN 360 View’s live player with team stats and standings . Screen Mirroring to any Smart TV . Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind and Restart features on Live Games · Exclusive Shows like Boston Globe Today, Meet Boston, and Dining Playbook . And many more! Upgrade your New England sports streaming experience by downloading the app and accessing NESN’s premium content on your favorite devices. NESN’s premium content is available with a participating TV provider or with a NESN 360 subscription. Download the NESN 360 app to start watching! *Users must first use app within New England (excluding Fairfield County) before using the app while traveling. For help, visit our FAQ at NESN . Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy - NESN.com Terms of Use: Terms of Use - NESN.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MLB at 4.7 against NESN 360's 2.5. MLB also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 5%) and ratings volume (952K vs 1.6K). NESN 360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MLB sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NESN 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.
MLB holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLB has 952K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MLB's written reviews are positive against 5% of NESN 360's.
MLB ships an update every 2 weeks, NESN 360 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MLB | NESN 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (952K ratings) — better | 2.5 (1.6K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 952K — better | 1.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 490 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MLB | NESN |
Customer experience
MLB
NESN 360
User reviews
MLB
From 952K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of MLB
- 🌎 Great for international fans
- 📊 Detailed stats and information
- 🎧 Ability to listen to radio broadcasts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📆 Confusing date/time display for international users
- 🔇 Audio issues and delays
- 🚫 Frustrating blackout restrictions
- 💰 Expensive subscription with too many ads
NESN 360
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient access to live sports streaming
- 📺 Good video quality
- 🔌 Minimal buffering
- 👍 Thorough statistical views
- 🌟 Awesome way to stream live Bruins and Red Sox games
Room to improve
- 🔊 Advertisements play at significantly higher volume
- 🤯 Constant buffering and freezing issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔒 Frequent sign-in issues
- 🚫 Blackout restrictions
Bugs and requests
MLB
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and crashes
- Incorrect game dates and times
- Audio playback issues and delays
- Unreliable video streaming
Requested features
4 requests- Option to hide scores for spoiler-free viewing
- Improved navigation and UI
- Resume watching functionality for archived games
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions
NESN 360
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing and crashing during games
- Syncing issues between audio and video
- Inconsistent location detection
- Inability to log in or authenticate TV provider
Requested features
5 requests- Add picture-in-picture mode
- Improve Chromecast and AirPlay functionality
- Allow watching from the beginning or resuming where left off
- Hide scores on the home screen
- Provide more comprehensive team/league coverage beyond just games
In-app purchases
MLB
- MLB+$5.991 Month
- MLB+ with Trial7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- MLB+ Monthly$5.991 Month
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- MLB.TV Monthly$29.991 Month
- MLB.TV Monthly Trial7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- MLB+ Annual$59.991 Year
- 2021 MLB.TV for T-MobileFree
- 2023 MLB.TV Yearly2 variantsFree
- 2024 MLB.TV YearlyFree
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- 2026 MLB.TV SeasonalFree
- MLB.TV for T-Mobile CustomersFree
- 2025 MLB.TV YearlyFree
NESN 360
No in-app purchases
